Western States Water Council

18-State Water Policy Organization · Midvale, UT

Serves: Nationwide

The Western States Water Council represents 18 western states on water policy, federal reserved water rights, and interstate water compacts that directly affect irrigation availability for millions of farmers. Founded in 1965, WSWC operates the Water Data Exchange (WaDE) program — a critical open database for state-level water allocation and use reporting that irrigation planners rely on.

Features: 18-state representation · Water Data Exchange (WaDE) · Federal rights advocacy · Interstate compacts

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What is Western States Water Council?
The Western States Water Council represents 18 western states on water policy, federal reserved water rights, and interstate water compacts that directly affect irrigation availability for millions of farmers.
Where does Western States Water Council serve?
Western States Water Council is a nationwide resource serving farmers in all 50 US states.
Does Western States Water Council have a website?
Yes — you can visit Western States Water Council at https://www.westernstateswater.org.
What does Western States Water Council specialize in?
Key features: 18-state representation · Water Data Exchange (WaDE) · Federal rights advocacy · Interstate compacts.